Definition of Explanations. Meaning of Explanations. Synonyms of Explanations
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Definition of Explanations
Explanation Explanation Ex`pla*na"tion, n. [L. explanatio: cf. OF.
esplanation.]
1. The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the
act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible;
as, the explanation of a passage in Scripture, or of a
contract or treaty.
2. That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory
explanation.
3. The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it;
definition; interpretation; sense.
Different explanations [of the Trinity]. --Bp.
Burnet.
4. A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a
view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile
differences; reconciliation; agreement; as, to come to an
explanation.
Syn: Definition; description; explication; exposition;
interpretation; detail. See Definition.